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    Katsu Bar

    4.1 (251 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Korean Gang Jung (Tender bites)
    Kelly L.

    Stopped by with a group of friends on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is pretty casual, medium-sized, and clean. It was empty when we got there. It was my first time here. I was still pretty full from breakfast, so I ordered an appetizer. I got the Korean Gang Jung (Tender bites) Honey Garlic flavor. The meat was extremely juicy and flavorful. It was pretty affordable as well. Overall, I would highly recommend. Not the BEST chicken I've ever had but still very delicious. It is my friend's favorite spot in K-Town. Parking: There is a parking lot out front but I think it was valet. Paid street parking nearby.

    Fanny S.

    I ordered the chicken Katsu sandwich with waffle fries a mango margarita drink, and the strawberry katsu. My favorite was definitely the strawberry sandwich. The bread was soft and fluffy. The strawberries were fresh and the cream was rich and creamy without being too sweet. It was light and delicious . The chicken Katsu sandwich was just okay. It didn't taste like it was made fresh, and it wasn't served very hot, so it wasn't as impressive as I expected. I did enjoy the waffle fries. They were crispy and tasty the mango margarita drink was also very refreshing and paired well with the meal. The restaurant is located in a plaza with valet barking, but since I ordered takeout, I simply parked on the street for a few minutes to pick up my food. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly. I called to place my order and everything was ready when I arrived making the pick up process quick and easy.

    Taste stale
    Stacey G.

    Wow I really wanted to like this place because other Yelp Elite like it :( Oh well, I got a rosemary chicken Katsu and fried it was great besides the fried they gave me stale fries.. at 4pm sucks.

    Food was amazing and fresh crunchy and big portions. The service was great very kind and greeting. The spot is very nice in the inside. 100% recommended for anybody around! Not even 5 minutes later the bowl is gone!

    black garlic udon with chicken katsu
    Maddie D.

    omg this place was pretty goodd! I got the black garlic udon with chicken katsu. the soup was very flavorful and the katsu was very tender and crispy! I devoured

    Sarah S.

    I've had Katsu Bar a few times since it's been open now and enjoy it. it's close, quick, easy, cheap, and solidly. What more could a girl ask for?! Katsu Bar has a small parking lot which valet will let you park for a few minutes for carry out or you'll need to use the valet to park. xxxx My favorite items I've had from the restaurant: ~the katsu sandos ofc! I like the egg salad. ~along with that, the egg salad yubu is really great. I actually love all of their yubus and find them to be well packed with tasty flavors. Also love the spicy tuna, bulgogi, and cheese buldaks. ~i loveeeeeeee the cauliflower tempura! so lightly battered and they give it just enough air when not dining in to keep the crisp. Love the veggie dish with the accompanying garlic dipping sauce. i'm obsessed! ~still need to try some of their cool sauces like berry katsu~! Katsu Bar is a great option in KTown when I need something fast and reliable!

    Chicken katsu bowl
    James Y.

    I like the katsu bowls here. I get my haircut down the street and the place i used to go to is closed. They do have curry but I'm not into spicy food so hesitant to try it. The katsu bowl is a little different in that the katsu is separate from the egg. One interesting thing is they put cabbage in the egg mixture. They have a large order your own touch screen. They DO NOT take cash so be aware. It is a pretty bright place and they valet park. I park in street for $2.

    Allen G.

    We stopped by Katsu Bar's Ktown location and tried a bunch of stuff: curry katsu plate with cheese, rosemary katsu sando, black garlic ramen with katsu, dill egg salad sando, strawberry sando, and the shrimp curry plate. The rosemary katsu sando and shrimp curry plate were definitely my favorites--both hit just right. The strawberry sando ended up being the surprise of the day, really good and a nice way to finish the meal. Everything else was solid too, especially if you're into katsu. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the staff is friendly. It's a reliable spot for Korean-Japanese comfort food, and I'll definitely be coming back.

    Rosemary Katsu Sando W/ Sides Spicy Chicken Udon Shrimp Katsu Sando W/ SidesShrimp Strawberry Sando
    Rachel B.

    Katsu Bar Koreatown - Quick & Tasty Spot for Sando Lovers! I visited Katsu Bar in K-Town for a quick lunch and loved how convenient and delicious it was! Their Rosemary Katsu Sando was perfectly crispy and paired so well with the waffle fries and house sauce. The Shrimp Sando was also packed with fried shrimp and had a great texture. One thing to note--the Spicy Chicken Udon is mala-based, not the typical Korean gochujang flavor, so if you're not into mala spice, just keep that in mind! My personal favorite was the Strawberry Sando -- soft bread, fresh strawberries, and cream -- so light and satisfying! Plus sandos were a bit salty for me so also recommend trying their Strawberry Ade or Lemon Ginger Ade for a refreshing drink that pairs perfectly with the savory dishes. The space is clean, the service was friendly, and it's a great spot for a quick bite, especially during lunch. Plus, parking is relatively easy with valet, metered, and even some free street parking nearby.

    Chicken katsu sandwich
    james c.

    My wife loved the fried mushrooms. I had a chicken Katsu Sandwich. I did not like the cheese. It was ok. We shared the fried squid. Too chewy.. decent flavor.

    Katsu Plate
    Christopher K.

    Oishi? Was looking for a prescription to overcome FOMO from not going to Japan this year. Did this place do it right? Nearly but not quite! The curry pork cutlet and the chicken rose sando were about a 3.75 star meal. Service was good so its about a 4 star experience. Its fast casual so you won't wait long for your food, which is great. The meat was a bit overcooked and not as juicy as one would hope. The curry sauce was rich and creamy but the star of the show needed to be a well cooked and juicy meat entree which was almost there, but just not quite there with all the hopes and dreams of Toyko on the line.

    Katsu Plate
    Claire K.

    Yummmyyyyy!! I got the pork katsu plate and my bf got the hot nashville katsu burger. My plate was nice with a typically smaller size katsu but I don't mind at all. The curry paired amazingly with the katsu and the salad, radish, macaroni side was lovely. My bf's burger portion was pretty big he had leftovers but he loved it as well! It was empty when we came in, probably bc the parking lot is so small and you need to pay $5 cash for valet. But the service and ambiance was lovely too!

    Curry Plate
    Mika C.

    SOOOO YUMMY!!!! Literal katsu heaven. The curry plate is an absolute must and I cannot wait to come back The strawberry milk was a lovely surprise and i am obsessed!! Need to try the strawberry sando next time. Service was great and I love that it's causal and a different take to fast food. Everything felt quality and was delicious!

    Pork Katsu plate  and the Rosemary Katsu Sando W/ Sides

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    Worst fucking place. How the fuck are you supposed to eat here when valet doesn't even let you park. Can't even find parking! Haha

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